Research the hearsay rule and the trial United States v. Hernandez (1985). Then write an essay responding to each of the following items:

Summarize the hearsay rule and the trial.

Describe the final outcome of the appeal by Hernandez.

Explain how and why the hearsay rule played such a critical part in this case.

Describe your thoughts about the U.S. Supreme Court decision, based on the fact that the information from U.S. Customs was factual.

If sitting as a U. S. Supreme Court justice, would you have come to the same conclusion? Why or why not?

Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length and include discussion and citation of at least two credible sources other than (or in addition to) the course textbook.